Sentences with phrase «york held a constitutional convention»

In 1967, the last time New York held a constitutional convention, voters turned down an all - or - nothing package of amendments mainly over one amendment having to do with public support for religious education.

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It warns against what it said is a «sneaky and underhanded» rule regarding the question on Proposition One — whether New York should hold a constitutional convention.

Convene a Constitutional Commission The New York Constitution provides that, every 20 years, New Yorkers must vote by referendum on whether to hold a convention to amend the State constitution.

Every 20 years, New York votes on whether to hold a constitutional convention or ConCon.

The New Kings Democrats are excited to announce our support for holding a New York State Constitutional Convention — because we have a right to a government that represents and serves us.

New York State voters decisively rejected a question on the ballot as to whether a constitutional convention should be held, a proposal that stirred intense opposition among various interest groups.

That's Republican mayoral candidate Nicole Malliotakis on whether she supports holding a New York State constitutional convention.

Mulgrew also warned delegates about the dangers of voting next November to hold a New York State constitutional convention.

A new poll finds that the ballot question on whether to hold a constitutional convention in New York has become widely unpopular with voters.

In about a year and half, in November of 2017, a vote will be held on whether New York should hold what could be the first constitutional convention in over half a century.

The experts have weighed in on the question of whether New York should hold a constitutional convention.

New Yorkers will soon get a chance to decide whether to hold a constitutional convention in New York — but some government reform groups say some major changes need to be made first — including banning double dipping by state lawmakers who might become delegates.

The battle lines are drawn over whether New York should hold its first constitutional convention in 50 years.

The New York Daily News has endorsed holding a constitutional convention, which voters get to decide this November, writing it could fix «unacceptable failings» in state government.

The New York Farm Bureau has joined a broad coalition of groups that have joined forces to oppose a constitutional convention as the November vote on whether to hold one nears.

State government experts held a two - hour «boot camp» for state reporters and editorial writers on the history and legal structure of New York's infrequent constitutional conventions.

Citizen Action of New York on Friday was the latest group to join the push against holding a constitutional convention.

A state appellate court panel has upheld a lower court's decision to toss a lawsuit brought by conservative activist Robert Schulz that attempted to shape the makeup of a state constitutional convention — if the people of New York ever decide to hold another one, that is.

New York is among 14 states where the question of whether to hold a constitutional convention is automatically put on the ballot.

On Nov. 7, Central New York voters will be asked whether they want to hold a constitutional convention in 2018.

ALBANY, N.Y. (WBEN / AP)-- It's Election Day and New York voters will decide whether to hold the state's first constitutional convention in 50 years.

On the ballot in New York this Election Day, is a referendum on whether or not to hold a state constitutional convention.

New York Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox and the state's top elected Republican, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, oppose holding a constitutional convention, citing concerns the process will be dominated by liberal politicians.

Labor unions are leading the fight against a New York ballot measure to hold a constitutional convention, arguing that it's just too risky to tinker with the state's governing document and threaten existing protections for worker's compensation, unemployment benefits and collective bargaining.

At noon, advocates will will release a new report showing that billionaires would dominate any constitutional convention held in New York.

The New York Conference of Mayors has issued a voter guide ahead of the constitutional convention, weighing the pros and cons of holding the con con itself.

Errol Louis: «I plan to vote yes on this fall's referendum question about whether New York should hold an official constitutional convention to amend some badly outdated parts of the state Constitution.

As part of the state's constitution, New York voters get to decide every 20 years whether the state should hold a constitutional convention to rewrite or amend the state's constitution.

It appears opponents of holding a New York state constitutional convention have the momentum as Election Day approaches.

A new poll finds waning support for the holding of a constitutional convention in New York.

New Yorkers will soon get a chance to decide whether to hold a constitutional convention in New York - but some government reform groups say there needs to be some major changes made first - including banning double dipping by state lawmakers who might become delegates.

New Yorkers will soon get a chance to decide whether to hold a constitutional convention in New York, but some government reform groups say there needs to be some major changes made first - including banning double dipping by state lawmakers who might become delegates.

Advocates will debate in Albany Monday night about whether to hold a New York state constitutional convention.

Ballot Proposal No. 1 to hold a New York Constitutional Convention has received more attention than the other two ballot proposals, drawing support and opposition from a wide variety of public officials and special - interest groups.

«Today I call on Gov. [Andrew M.] Cuomo to tell the people of New York without any equivocation whether he supports a yes or a no vote on the Constitutional Convention referendum this Election Day,» said Bill Samuels, a major campaign contributor for decades who created an advocacy group to hold a constitutional conventConstitutional Convention referendum this Election Day,» said Bill Samuels, a major campaign contributor for decades who created an advocacy group to hold a constitutional convention Convention referendum this Election Day,» said Bill Samuels, a major campaign contributor for decades who created an advocacy group to hold a constitutional conventconstitutional convention convention next year.

ALBANY, N.Y. (WBEN / AP)-- Labor unions are leading the fight against a New York ballot measure to hold a constitutional convention, arguing that it's just too risky to tinker with the state's governing document and threaten existing protections for worker's compensation, unemployment benefits and...